SOFT TISSUE PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS SOFT TISSUE PATHOLOGY?

Soft tissue pathology is the study of diseases that affect tissues other than bone and cartilage. These tissues include muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, blood vessels, nerves, and fat.  Soft tissue tumors generally fall within the following seven categories:  Adipose tissueFibrous…
Xeroderma Pigmentosum

What is Xeroderma Pigmentosum?

Xeroderma pigmentosum is an inherited disease caused by the defectiveness of the DNA to repair. What is the Pathology of Xeroderma Pigmentosum? The pathology of xeroderma pigmentosum is: -Etiology: The cause of xeroderma pigmentosum is exposure to UV light causing…
Tuberous Sclerosis

What is Tuberous Sclerosis?

Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal genetic disorder affecting cellular differentiation, multiplication, and migration. What is the Pathology of Tuberous Sclerosis? The pathology of tuberous sclerosis is: the gross and microscopic examination in a genetic illness affecting cellular differentiation, multiplication, and…
Neurofibromatosis Type 2

What is Neurofibromatosis Type 2?

Neurofibromatosis Type 2 is also known as central neurofibromatosis a genetic disorder marked by the development of tumors in the central and peripheral nervous system. What is the Pathology of Neurofibromatosis Type 2? The pathology of neurofibromatosis type 2 is:…
Neurofibromatosis Type 1

What is Neurofibromatosis Type 1?

Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a medical condition characterized by a change in skin pigmentation and the development of nerve tumors. What is the Pathology of Neurofibromatosis Type 1? The pathology of neurofibromatosis type 1 is the scientific study of the…
Muir-Torre Syndrome

What is Muir-Torre Syndrome?

Muir-Torre syndrome is a form of lynch syndrome characterized by oil gland skin tumors mostly affecting the gastrointestinal tract. What is the Pathology of Muir-Torre?  The pathology of muir-torre syndrome is the scientific study of the oil gland tumors in…
Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome

What is Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome?

Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome is a pattern of multiple organ abnormalities caused by the mutation of the PTCH gene causing multiple basal cell skin cancer. What is the Pathology of Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma? The pathology of nevoid basal…
Familial Melanoma Syndrome

What is Familial Melanoma Syndrome?

Familial melanoma syndrome is a group of skin diseases that have a common genetic origin. What is the Pathology of Familial Melanoma Syndrome? The pathology of familial melanoma syndrome is: -Etiology: The cause of familial melanoma syndrome is CDKN2A and…
Cowden Syndrome

What is Cowden Syndrome?

Cowden syndrome is also known as multiple hamartoma syndrome. What is the Pathology of Cowden Syndrome? The pathology of cowden syndrome is:  -Etiology: The cause of cowden syndrome is mainly by the mutation of the PTEN gene and can be…
Ataxia-Telangiectasia

What is Ataxia-Telangiectasia?

Ataxia telangiectasia is a very rare inherited disorder that affects the immune system, and nervous system. What is the Pathology of Ataxia-Telangiectasia? The pathology of ataxia-telangiectasia is: -Etiology: The cause of ataxia-telangiectasia is mutations in the ATM. -Genes involved: Ataxia…